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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,821.74, 1,149,293.76 and 450,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,821.74, 1,149,293.76 and 450,848.24 is: 622,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,821.74 : 1,149,293.76 = 450,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,821.74/1,149,293.76 = 450,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,821.74x = 1,149,293.76 × 450,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,821.74x = 518,157,068,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,157,068,938.98/832,821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,170.44

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